Neelam Mathews

<p>Bombardier Flexjet has confirmed the first firm orders for three of the airframer’s new Learjet 70s. In May, <a href="http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/2012-07-01/netjets-makes-biggest-ever-aircraft-order-0">the fractional provider</a> announced plans to become the launch customer for the new light jet and the Learjet 75, both of which are derivatives of the 40-series Learjets. The <a href="http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/ainalerts/2012-05-17/flexjet-offer-first-learjet-7075-frax">Flexjet Learjet 70/75s</a> will feature the company’s new interior design updates, including honey-colored wood, light beige leather seats and accents of red throughout the cabin. Flexjet also intends to provide inflight connectivity of its passengers. It will likely opt for the Aircell WiFi system.</p>


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